Bernstein sometimes seems too good for the theatre. As for his earlier Candide, this barely staged concert version removed all greasepaint from the equation and remained something special... more
The new stars of British stage were recognised in a sweep of awards for youth led by teenage playwright Anya Reiss and former Skins actor Daniel Kaluuya... more
Sir Peter Hall issued a rallying call for the arts in the face of government cuts as he was honoured at the 56th London Evening Standard Theatre Awards... more
Rory Kinnear has been voted Best Actor at The Evening Standard Theatre Awards for his performance in two of Shakespeare’s most challenging roles — and his much-loved father would have been proud... more
Rebecca Hall highlighted the global standing of the London stage today as she prepared to take her place at the 56th Evening Standard Theatre Awards... more
She plays a “dumb blonde” who confounds her critics, and Sheridan Smith today confirmed that musical stars can hold their own in the drama stakes... more
In an outstanding year for London theatre, our judging panel have picked out the most remarkable performances and productions. The choices reflect the explosion of young talent emerging alongside theatre grandees who are at the top of their game... more
As Rory Kinnear’s Hamlet wows audiences in the Olivier auditorium, next door in the Cottesloe a terrific bunch of young actors presents a sparky prequel to the main Elsinore action... more
Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy fails or succeeds on the strength of the performance in the title role, and in Rory Kinnear the National Theatre has a stunning new Hamlet... more
The fusion of ancient and modern strikes all the right notes in a dynamically acted production of The Revenger's Tragedy, says Nicholas de Jongh. ... more
Well, what a U-turn. The BBC, having twittered and tutted about Margaret Thatcher for 30 years, has made a feature film depicting her as a firebrand and sex bomblet. ... more
A feminist firebrand. A sex bomb who flirted with Ted Heath. QUENTIN LETTS has a sneak preview of the BBC's controversial new film about the young Mrs T
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After a moving revival of St Joan and an effective staging of the caustic but problematic Major Barbara, George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion comes to town.... more
A dazzling year of performances on the London stage will be honoured at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards 2007. Here, for the first time, is the longlist.
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Her spoof Lily Allen song on Radio 1 was mistaken for the real thing and her new TV series lampoons Amy Winehouse and Kate Moss - they deserve it, says comedy's latest star.... more
Nicholas Hytner's production of 1676 comedy The Man of Mode depressed Nicholas de Jongh. "Are classic plays now too boring to attract the young, unless dolled up as plays for tomorrow?" he asks.... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
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